Driver and his boss arrested for possession of suspected stolen property and alleged bribery
The two suspects are expected to appear before Witbank Magistrate's Court today.
It seems that corruption is getting the short end of the stick in Mpumalanga.
The driver of a tanker was arrested on Monday, January 16 after members of SAPS Middelburg Flying Squad’s gut feeling proved to be right.
He appeared before Witbank Magistrate’s Court on charges of possession of suspected stolen property and failure to declare goods (diesel) for importation.
The police stopped the tanker which was fully loaded with diesel at Middelburg Toll Plaza on the N4 during a routine stop and search.
The requested documentation for the load reportedly indicated that the load was already delivered in Johannesburg on Wednesday, January 11.
“Foul play was suspected which led police to take the driver, tanker, and the load to the police station for further questioning,” said Brigadier Selvy Mohlala, provincial police spokesperson.
During the investigation, the owner of the tanker arrived at the police station and allegedly offered to pay an undisclosed amount of cash in exchange for the release of his tanker and its load.
“According to information, the tanker owner left the police station and moments later returned with cash and tried to bribe the police. He was immediately arrested for alleged bribery,” Mohlala said.
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